Del Rio Boys Lead in San Angelo Goat Show
In San Angelo, Val Verde and Edwards counties vied for goat division honors at the Fat Stock Show. Awards from A and M College list first place Angora buck Raymond Quigg Del Rio and top entries for Angora does with several Rocksprings winners and Del Rio placings.
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San Angelo
Mar
Val Verde County
R. H. Rogers
del Rio
Edwards County
R. R. Tippit
J. M. Jones
A. and
M. College
Raymond Quigg
Joe Field
D. Henderson
Frank Duke
Billy, Holland
Buster Ross
H. B. Doolahite
Thomas Glasscock
Max Sherrill
H. B. Doolahue
France denies plan to return colonies to Germany
French Undersecretary of State for the Colonies M Blaise Diagne rejected persistent rumors that France would cede the African colonies of Cameroon and Togo under the Versailles mandate. He stressed France has no intention of renouncing the postwar treaty and highlighted Cameroon and Togo's economic progress, noting Cameroon's trade last year at 358 million francs and Togo as self supporting within Dahomey.
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Paris
U.P
M. Blaise Diagne
France
Germany
Cameroon
Togo
League of Nations
Belgium
Versailles
Great Britain
M Dlagne
M. Diagne
Dahomey
Jordan School Adopts Daily Living Routines
MT PLEASANT Mich. Jordan School substitutes routines and responsibility for standard lessons. Mrs Mary Scarborough argues practical daily life tasks better teach reading writing and arithmetic than conventional book learning.
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MT. Pleasant
Mich
U.P
Jordan School
Mary Scarborough
Del Rio Area Weather Summary Tonight and Thursday
Mostly cloudy conditions prevail in Del Rio and vicinity with possible showers. Yesterday reached a high of 86 and a low of 62, with current morning low of 62. Precipitation around 0.39 inches. Winds light as a cooler air mass affects the northeast and southwest tonight. Thursday remains cloudy with chances of showers.
Lawsuit Seeks 100 Foot Right of Way Damages in Maverick County
Attorney David E. Hume files suit for about 10000 dollars on behalf of C P Scales estate over a six and a half mile road through the Scales Ranch seven miles southeast of Eagle Pass. The action claims unlawful possession withholding and loss of land for gravel caliche and surface use with possible condemnation if no settlement is reached.
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Eagle Pass
Mar
Maverick County
C. P. Scales
David E. Hume
County Court of Commissioners
Hume
C P. Scales
Indio Ranch
A. D. Eidson
del Rio
Youth Suffers Cuts After Auto Crash In Local Incident
Tom Spencer, 20, formerly of Del Rican, was hospitalized with a deep gash over his right eye and severe body bruises after his car crashed into a post late Tuesday afternoon. Doctors kept him hospitalized Wednesday morning and refused to allow movement.
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Tom Spencer
Spencer
Cloudy Weather to Continue Thursday
Weather bureau reports cloudy conditions to persist through Thursday with a brief shower early Wednesday. Tuesday’s high reached 86 and low 62, with Wednesday morning’s minimum also 62 and 0.39 inches of precipitation.
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Weather Bureau
Butler Announces For U. S. Senate
Harrisburg filing reports former Marine general Smedley Butler announcing his candidacy for the United States Senate. The article notes a new color scheme for U.S. aircraft in orange maroon aluminum and black.
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Harrisburg
Smedley Butler
United States Senate
U. S
Champion Baby Beef Auction Brings $625 to Youth
At the first annual fat stock show in San Angelo on March 2, Miss Audrey Faye Kidd of Mason County won $625.65 for her champion baby beef, weighing 860 pounds and selling for 75 cents per pound after 3 percent shrinkage. Other champions also sold well to Sears Roebuck and Company and C B Metcalfe.
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San Angelo
Mar
Audrey Faye Kidd
Mason County
McBurnett Hotels
Jesse Dobbs
Katemey
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Garth Clark
Schleicher County
C. B. Metcalfe
San Antonio to host Garner for president meeting soon
State Senator Walter Woodward reports a Garner for president committee meeting will be called in San Antonio by March 15. National organizer Sam Rayburn may convene a session within days to set up state and national structures, with 31 state committee members planning to attend.
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San Antonio
Mar
State Committee
Walter Woodward
Coleman
Sen. Woodward
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
National Organization
Congress
Garner
Plaza
Gunter Hotels
Four Injured When Engine Train Collision Shocks Palestine
Four people were injured when a Missouri Pacific passenger train collided with a loose locomotive that rolled from the local yards two miles over the IGN tracks. Railroad officials suspect engine tampering. three trainmen and one passenger sustained minor injuries.
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Palestine
Mar
U.P
Missouri- Pacific
Chinese Chief Hails Tsai Ting-Kai For Early Victory
Chinese commander Tsai Ting-Kai, head of the Nineteenth Route Army, is credited with the initial success in the stand against Japanese forces in the Shanghai war zone, where his troops bore the brunt of the attack.
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Shanghai
Texas Highway Commission awards contracts totaling over one million
Contracts for highway construction totaling 1 001 182 were awarded by the Texas Highway Commission. Tuesday awards cover 47 miles concrete paving 23.9 miles grading and drainage 53.9 miles base and surface work and nine bridges with several counties listed and firms named for each segment.
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Austin
Mar
Texas Highway Commission
Brown County
Wharton
el Campo
Colorado County
Dexter Construction Co
Dallas
Madison
Madison-Grimes County
Geo W. Condon
Tom Green
Pecan Creek
South Concho River
Christoval
J. E. Johnson Construction Co
Waco
Presidio
British orders mail plane to reach 200 mph speed
The British Air Ministry ordered a high speed mail carrier designed for cruising over 150 mph, carrying two pilots and 1,000 pounds of mail with 1,000 miles non stop, plus advanced navigation for day and night flying. 1931 air mail use rose sharply with India and European routes accounting for major portions of shipments.
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London
Mar
British
Air Ministry
Britain
Egypt
Iraq
Palestine
India
Five Indictments Returnable by Kinney County Jury
Brackett Texas March 2 Kinney County Grand Jury reported to Judge Joseph Jones this morning returning five indictments four felonies and one misdemeanor Assault with intent to murder assault driving while intoxicated robbery with firearms failure to support a child and enticing a minor Indicted defendants include Garfield Wilson Cecil King Harry Williams Lorenzo Castro and Ned Le fountain Petit jurors report Thursday morning with trial for the jury case to begin then
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Garfield Wilson
Cecil King
Harry Williams
Lorenzo Castro
Ned Lefountain
Petit
Daly wins Hayden Memorial Gold medal in geology work
The Academy of Natural Sciences awarded the 1932 Hayden Memorial Gold medal to Dr. Reginald Aldworth Daly, Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology at Harvard, honoring outstanding American work in geology and paleontological research.
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Philadelphia
Academy of Natural Sciences
Hayden Memorial
Reginald Aldworth Daly
Sturgis-Hooper
Harvard
Northwestern picks 12 infant prodigies for freshman year
Harold M. Finley of Mc Connelsville Ohio appears in a feature about Northwestern University recruiting 12 prodigies aged 1 to 15. More than 1090 nominations came from high schools nationwide, with six boys and six girls chosen to enter Northwestern next fall under Dr. Scott’s supervision.
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Northwestern
Scott
Hanter
Chinese Forces Fall Back Under Japanese Artillery Fire
Chinese defense troops evacuated Shanghai fortifications tonight under heavy Japanese artillery fire and formed new positions several miles to the rear. Gen Tsat Ting Kai said the fight had just begun as troops retreated to a second line of defense amid air, land, and naval assaults. The invaders seized Chinese munitions and set fire to remaining buildings in Chapei as the retreat proceeded.
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Shanghai
Tsat Ting-Kai
19Th Route Army
Chapei
Congress Acts On Blackmail Kidnaping Bill
Washington March 2 Congress seeks prompt action on bills to empower government in kidnapping cases. The House Postoffice Committee favors a five year term and $20 000 fine for blackmail and kidnapping letters sent by mail. Frank Swesz, Wickersham commission member, proposes a nationwide secret organization to combat kidnapping.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
Senate
House Today
Lindbergh
House Postoffice
Frank Swesch
Wickersham Commission
Man Dies in Dallas Fire At Cousin's Home
Luther Humphreys, 38, died from burns in a Dallas fire that consumed his cousin Albert Carver's home last night. In Baltimore a 30-pound carp escaped a market stand and bit Mrs. Tillie Levy on the ankle.
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Man
Dallas
Mar
U.P
Luther Humphreys
Albert Carver
Baltimore
Tillie Levy
Prisoner Ken Wang Released After Arrest in Shanghai
Ken Wang a Chinese graduate of West Point held by Japanese authorities in the Astor House lobby was released today despite Tokyo claiming legal grounds to view him as a spy. An admiral stated he had no intention of continuing the case.
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Shanghai
Mar
Ken Wang
West Point
Astor House
Legislature Posts Big Reward Two Men
A state legislature announces a large reward for information leading to the capture of two men sought in connection with a major crime. Officials urge witnesses to come forward, citing a tight deadline and cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Sparks Wide Search
Hopewell New Jersey March 2 1932 aviators and troopers scour rugged hills around the Lindbergh home after the infant son is abducted. A $50 000 note demands ransom and a $25 000 state reward is offered. Colonel Lindbergh assists the search as two suspects are sighted near the house. Federal agencies join the effort with Coast Guard aviation and customs aid across borders. The mother is visibly grieving while awaiting the child’s return.
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Lindbergh
Atlantic City
Lindbergh Home
Young Lindbergh
Burns Offers Lindbergh Help in Kidnaping Case
William J. Burns, the famed detective, offered his services to Charles A. Lindbergh in the search for his kidnapped child. He proposed flying to New Jersey if needed.
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Sarasota, Fla
William J. Burns
Charles A. Lindbergh
New Jersey
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Crockett and
Pecos
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Kendall
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Jack County
Union Construction Co
Longview
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